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•   Article on Shikoku Dog The Shikoku is one of the most rare breeds outside of Japan and even in Japan. This breed goes back to medium-size dogs that existed in Japan in ancient times. The Shikoku was bred as a hunting dog mainly for hunting deer and wild boar in the mountainous districts of Kochi Prefecture. It is sometimes called “Kochi-ken” (ken = dog). •   Japanese Shikoku Dog Information and Photos The Shikoku Dog is a Japanese pure-blooded dog. Most Shikoku Dogs have been bred in remote villages in the mountains of Japan. Therefore, this breed has rarely been crossed with other breeds, but the number of this breed has decreased and the breed is not very famous in Japan. •   Shikoku Photograph and Profile Daiyuume Go Iyo Tsukasasou ('Sachiko'). Japan import. Nippo champion bloodline. Pictured at seven months. Bred by Tadashi Uemichi Saijoshi. Owned by Katja Weber, Courtenay, BC, Canada. •   The Shikoku Dog The Shikoku was first developed near Osaka, Japan on the Shikoku Islands. This dog is loyal, independent, standoffish and reserved. He can be very obedient if trained and, with appropriate introduction methods, will get along with almost any house pet. Color - brindle or red only. Height - 17 to 21 inches (43 to 53 cm).